Cisco VS-S2T-10G End of Life & End of Support
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Supervisor Engine 2T
Past Last Date of Support (Oct 31, 2025)The Supervisor Engine 2T (VS-S2T-10G) was the control-plane module for 6500 and 6800 Enhanced chassis, delivering 2x10GbE and 3x1GbE uplinks with the PFC4 forwarding card. Cisco's bulletin lists the Catalyst 9600 Supervisor 1 as the baseline replacement, with the Supervisor 2 and C9610 supervisor options available depending on the target chassis.
Cisco VS-S2T-10G lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Oct 30, 2020
- End of Software Maintenance
- Oct 30, 2021
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Oct 31, 2025
Dates per Cisco’s official End-of-Sale/End-of-Life bulletin. Verify against your support contract before acting.
Running past End-of-Sale or Last Date of Support means no new Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, or security fixes. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, scopes a like-for-like or better replacement, confirms TAA compliance, accepts the Government Purchase Card (GPC), and plans a low-risk cutover.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco VS-S2T-10G end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the VS-S2T-10G effective Oct 30, 2020. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Oct 31, 2025, after which Cisco no longer provides support. It is past its last date of support.
What replaces the Cisco VS-S2T-10G?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Catalyst 9600 Series Supervisor 1 Module. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, can quote the replacement TAA-compliant and GPC-payable, and help plan the cutover.
Can I still get support for the VS-S2T-10G?
Not from Cisco. The VS-S2T-10G passed its Last Date of Support (Oct 31, 2025), so Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, and SmartNet renewals are no longer available. Independent third-party maintenance can still cover the hardware itself, typically well below OEM renewal rates. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote extended support or a refresh side by side.